Master of Science in Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility

The international MSc programme in Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility welcomes both Norwegian and international students with a recognized 180 ECTS bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic field such as economics, civil engineering, urban planning or geography. The programme focuses on analysis, challenges and problem-solving in sustainable urban and long distance transport, as well as developing the principles of key skills in the field, such as modelling, economic and policy analysis.

The entire degree programme is taught and assessed in English.

The MSc programme in Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility focuses on analysis, challenges and problem-solving in sustainable urban and long-distance transport, as well as developing the principles of key skills in the field, such as modelling, economics and policy analysis.

Why choose this programme?

The study is suitable for

The program targets a wide variety of highly motivated students with an interest for studying sustainable transport and urban mobility in an international environment.

The Master’s degree will qualify you for positions in a broad range of employment areas in Norway as well as abroad, in transport and management consultancy, local and national government and its agencies, and with major transport operators. It will also make you eligible to apply to study for a PhD.

What will you study?

There are two main study options:

• Urban Transport, including public passenger transport, new micromobility modes such as scooters, and transport economics and policy.
• Long Distance Transport, including transport of both people and goods.

In the third semester, to develop specialist skills and knowledge, you choose in-depth seminar courses, from a range of thirty, taught by experts from all over the world. The fourth and last semester, students write a 30 ECTS master’s thesis.

Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics (MUC) is situated in the coastal cities of Molde and Kristiansund, on the northwest coast of Norway. Established in 1994 with a commitment to excellence in education and research, MUC offers various academic programs across various disciplines. We offer study programs on the undergraduate and graduate levels in Logistics, Economics and Administration, IT, Sport Management, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences. Our student body comprises 3800 students and 280 staff members organized in the Faculty of Logistics, Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Health Science and Social Care. Molde University College places a strong emphasis on research and is actively engaged in contributing to various fields. The faculty comprises experienced and dedicated professionals who are not only experts in their respective fields but also committed mentors, guiding students toward academic success and personal growth.

Good reasons to study at Molde University College

HiMolde trains people who work knowledge-based with quality improvement, innovation and sustainable value creation with their future employers. We emphasize the connection between research and education, and give students opportunities to participate actively in research projects.

The students at HiMolde get

• Varied, engaging and effective teaching
• Flexible pedagogy and stimulating learning environment
• Focus on sustainability and innovation in practice in interaction with the society around us
• Flexible study options with placement and practice
• Competence for a working life in transition
• Good opportunities for international exchange